Region / Service | Phone Number | Notes |
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Headquarters – Washington, D.C., USA | +1 202 608 2000 | Main BET corporate office |
BET Media Group – New York, USA | +1 212 846 2543 | Paramount Global BET operations |
BET Studios – Los Angeles, USA | +1 310 752 8000 | Production studio for original content |
BET International – London, UK | +44 20 3580 2000 | Regional operations for Europe |
BET Africa – Johannesburg, South Africa | +27 11 428 2900 | Regional office for Sub-Saharan Africa |
Black Entertainment Television (BET) is an American cable television channel targeting African-American audiences. Founded in 1980 by Robert L. Johnson, it became the first U.S. cable network primarily devoted to African-American culture and entertainment.
BET is owned by Paramount Global (formerly ViacomCBS) and is part of the Paramount Media Networks division. It operates several channels, including BET, BET Her, BET Gospel, BET Hip-Hop, and BET Jams, along with the BET+ streaming service.
The network is renowned for its music, entertainment, lifestyle, reality programming, news, and award shows, particularly the BET Awards and Hip Hop Awards, which celebrate African-American culture and achievements.
Key Features:
Founded in 1980 by Robert L. Johnson.
Became the first cable network for African-American audiences.
Acquired by Viacom (now Paramount Global) in 2001.
Operates multiple channels: BET, BET Her, BET Gospel, BET Jams, and BET Hip-Hop.
Runs BET+, a subscription-based streaming service featuring Black-focused TV, movies, and original content.
Signature events include the BET Awards and BET Hip Hop Awards.
Offers programming in music, lifestyle, talk shows, dramas, films, and news.
Broadcasts internationally in regions including Africa, UK, Canada, and the Caribbean.